Jill Jaracz and Alison Brown reflect on how their podcast grew from casual Olympic conversations into a trusted, year-round space for Olympic and Paralympic sport. What began as a way to recreate “water-cooler” chats during the Games evolved into deeper storytelling driven by listener interest and athlete trust.
Jill Jaracz and Alison Brown reflect on how their podcast grew from casual Olympic conversations into a trusted, year-round space for Olympic and Paralympic sport. What began as a way to recreate “water-cooler” chats during the Games evolved into deeper storytelling driven by listener interest and athlete trust.
They discuss how listener feedback led them into Paralympic coverage, why treating Paralympians like any other elite athlete matters, and how sports-focused interviews help move media away from inspirational framing. The conversation highlights memorable moments from Beijing 2022 and Paris, including the atmosphere of blind football, goalball, wheelchair rugby, and Para ice hockey.
Looking ahead to Milano Cortina, Jill and Alison share athletes and sports to watch, including Nordic skiing, Para ice hockey, wheelchair curling mixed doubles, and snowboard cross. They also offer candid hot takes on competition, ceremonies, and the evolving media landscape around Paralympic sport.